Fundamentals, methods and clinical applications of molecular are covered all in one book. Authoritative and stateoftheart, molecular diagnostics. Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report. It should be evident that molecular pathology and proaches to diagnosing human disease in the clinical diagnostics impact almost every conceivable subspecialty laboratory, that coined the phrase molecular pathology in laboratory medicine and, particularly in the case of to refer to applications of molecular biology. Molecular diagnostics is a new field and there are really only two other books covering the area by coauthors coleman and tsongalis. A wealth of line drawings, flowcharts, and photographs enhance comprehension of the concepts presented in the text. This book is an authors best effort to collect disparate topics under one cover. Ekf diagnostics agrees to sell selah genomics subsidiary. I dont the best book but you can get sample pdf for. At ekf diagnostics we specialise in the development, production and distribution of point of care analyzers for anemia and diabetes monitoring, sport perfoma.
Ekf diagnostics showcases latest data management solutions. This page contains electronic books handpicked by hsl librarians and clsmds faculty that may be of interest to you. Ekf molecular diagnostics limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. Ukbased pointofcare diagnostics firm ekf diagnostics said today. New molecular automation systems are capable of connecting directly to clinical chemistry and immunoassay lines, potentially moving. Molecular diagnostics provides the necessary underpinnings for any successful application of gene therapy or biologic response modifiers. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at ekf diagnostics. Ekf diagnostics holdings plc is a manufacturer and distrbutor of ivd products. Ekf diagnostics launches poc hemoglobin analyzer at medica.
The global pointofcare diagnostics market is projected to reach usd 38. Ekf is a leading pointofcare diagnostics and central laboratory assay manufacturer with an estimated 80,000 hemoglobin, hematocrit, hba1c, glucose and lactate analyzers in regular use across more than 100 countries. Each chapter focuses on a specific molecular test and provides a. New affordable advanced ngs cancer test launched by ekf. Ekf has entered into an agreement with the majority of the former shareholders of selah under which the shareholders release to ekf certain shares in ekf that had been issued as part of the consideration but held in escrow, and also to.
The pointofcare diagnostics market projected to grow at. Explaining and clarifying the molecular techniques used in diagnostic. New york genomeweb less than two years after it acquired usbased molecular diagnostics developer selah genomics, ukbased diagnostics firm ekf diagnostics announced today that it is selling the subsidiary back to cofounders michael bolick and jeremy stuart for a nominal sum. New affordable advanced ngs cancer test launched by ekf subsidiary. Selah genomics, a usbased developer of molecular diagnostics for. Ekf molecular diagnostics, angle partner on liquid biopsy for colon, other cancers. In profile building an international diagnostics company 29 jun 2015 five years ago, ekf diagnostics was a specialist manufacturer of a small range of blood analyzers with niches in diabetes, sport medicine and blood banking. This book offers an introduction to the newest, fastestgrowing field in laboratory science. Ekf diagnostics cardiff, uk showcased its latest data management solutions for the diaspect tm hemoglobin analyzer and quotest hba1c analyzer at medlab middle east 2018 held in dubai, uae from february 58, 2018. Each chapter contains an expert introduction to each subject that is next to technical details and many applications for molecular genetic testing that can be found in comprehensive reference lists at the end of each chapter. Coverage of the application of molecular diagnostics to the clinical laboratory encompasses microbiology, virology, genetics, oncology, and human identification. Global pointofcarerapid diagnostics market 20182022 forecast to grow at a cagr of 10% high prevalence of infectious diseases in developing countries news provided by. Ekf stock price ekf diagnostics holdings plc stock quote. Ekf molecular diagnostics technology, pointman, is capable of detecting mutant genes from tiny biopsy and blood samples and has recently entered a partnership with the world.
Ekf diagnostics offer the largest range of hemoglobin and hematocrit analyzers on the market, giving physicians and specialists a choice of product with different methodology, measurement speed, connectivity and price options. Each chapter contains an expert introduction to each subject that is next to technical details and many applications for molecular genetic testing that can be found in comprehensive reference lists. Find the latest ekf diagnostics holdings plc or ekf. This is a fundamental consideration for successful translation of diagnostics tests from bench to bedside and is crucial for molecular diagnostics to have an impact on patient care. Ekf diagnostics is a worldwide manufacturer of ivd products used in pointofcare, central laboratory and molecular diagnostics. Fundamentals of molecular diagnostics 1st edition elsevier. Manewsc20092015 9 november 2015 ukbased pointofcare diagnostics company ekf diagnostics holdings plc aim. Ekf diagnostics range of poc blood analysers are simple to use and designed to quickly deliver accurate results to aid the diagnosis of anemia, diabetes and associated conditions. It designs and manufactures diagnostic equipment for use within pointofcare settings. For rapid results in five minutes or less, go with ekf diagnostics rely mono tests have a long shelf life and offer the tools for early detection and diagnosis. Reviews from ekf diagnostics employees about ekf diagnostics culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more.
Principles and applications of molecular diagnostics serves as a comprehensive guide for clinical laboratory professionals applying molecular technology to clinical diagnosis. Unlock charts on crunchbase charts can be found on various organization profiles and on hubs pages, based on data availability. The first half of the book covers principles and analytical concepts in molecular diagnostics such as genomes and variants, nucleic acids isolation and amplification methods, and measurement techniques, circulating tumor. L stock quote, history, news and other vital information to help you with your stock trading and investing. The path to molecular diagnostics mbascp certification. Automation has come so far that it is poised to disrupt the very structure of laboratories. Global pointofcarerapid diagnostics market 20182022.
To find more electronic and print books, search the libraries catalog. Central laboratory including the manufacture of enzymes and clinical chemistry. In addition to renalytix, there was an exceptional gain following the satisfactory conclusion to a loan agreement with a former employee, offset by business restructuring costs. Ekf diagnostics holdings plc financial information, fundamentals, key ratios, market capitalization, shares outstanding, float, and short interest. Ekf diagnostics will be exhibiting its range of molecular diagnostics products supporting personalized medicine in cancer at the 2015 american society of clinical oncology asco annual meeting. Books clinical laboratory sciencemolecular diagnostic. Molecular diagnostics, third edition, focuses on the technologies and applications that professionals need to work in, develop, and manage a clinical diagnostic laboratory. The 2e of molecular diagnostics, the only book dealing with diagnosis on a molecular level, discusses current molecular biological techniques used to identify the underlying molecular defects in inherited disease. Ekf diagnostics to acquire selah genomics, diaspect medical.
Ekf diagnostics is a global manufacturer of poct analyzers for hemoglobin, hba1c, glucose and lactate as. Ekf diagnostics is a global medical manufacturer of pointofcare poc and central laboratory technology including tests for hemoglobin, hba1c, glucose, lactate and a. Ekf diagnostics settles accounts with selah genomics. Purchase fundamentals of molecular diagnostics 1st edition. Molecular diagnostics 12 tests that changed everything w. The diaspect tm hemoglobin analyzer photo courtesy of ekf diagnostics. The importance of capillary blood sampling ekf diagnostics. We are a global medical manufacturer with a long history in pointofcare testing, central laboratory manufacturing and contract fermentation. Following diagnosis, molecular testing can help guide appropriate therapy by identifying specific therapeutic targets of several newly tailored drugs, thus pharmacogenomics figure figure1 1. In march 20 ekf set up a new division to focus on molecular and companion diagnostics following the acquisition of ukbased 360 genomics. Ekf diagnostics is a worldwide manufacturer of point of care equipment for the measurement of glucose, lactate, hemoglobin, hematocrit and glycated hemoglobin hba1c. Ekf specialises in developing tests for use in diabetes and anemia diagnosis and management, as well as providing a portfolio of. Molecular diagnostics covers current molecular biological techniques used to identify the underlying molecular defects in inherited disease.
Our aim is to make blood donation and anemia screening easier, more affordable and more accessible than ever before. The book delves further into the principle and brief description of the technique, followed by examples from the authors own expertise. For the clinical laboratorian, 2nd edition is the essential textbook of choice for anyone working in molecular diagnostics and who wants to remain current with this rapidly changing field. The path to molecular diagnostics mbascp certification while i have been working in the field of all things molecular for close to twelve years, it wasnt until early this year that i decided to actually sit for the ascp certification exam in molecular biology. Although an increasing number of laboratories, both academic and private are moving in that direction, there are only a few books in the existing literature, and they deal only partly with diagnosis at the molecular level. Buckinghams is slightly better, as it appears to be written by one author, who coordinates all the content and the index. What are the best booksresources to learn about molecular. The gain recognised in ekfs books is discounted to take account of the restrictions on the shares which were distributed to ekfs shareholders prior to the flotation.
Ekf diagnostics highlighting cancer molecular diagnostics. Codiagnostics unique approach to molecular diagnostics is based on a complex form of mathematics called cooperative theory, enabling us to create and administer tests significantly faster and at a much lower cost than those developed by traditional methods. The final chapter offers a prediction of future trends in the molecular diagnostics of infectious diseases. Ekf diagnostics, medical tests, diagnostics, clinical. Ekf molecular diagnostics has entered a collaboration with the specialist medtech company angle to develop a liquid biopsy combining angles parsortix circulating tumor cell ctc harvesting platform with ekfs pointman dna enrichment technology. Scroll down to view all of the books, or select a topic. In precision medicine, our increasing understanding of the underlying molecular mech anisms of disease is used to stratify patients into increasingly narrow subpopulations. The books molecular diagnostics part 1 and 2 provide a comprehensive and practical overview of the stateoftheart molecular biological diagnostic strategies. Ekf diagnostics holdings plc ekf, the company or the group final results ekf diagnostics holdings plc aim.